Model comparison

gpt-oss-20b vs Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor

Pricing, context window and real answers (September 2026)

gpt-oss-20b (OpenAI) and Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor (Meta), compared as you can actually call them on FastMetal. Both are served from the same OpenAI-compatible endpoint and API key; switching is a change to the model string.

Specs and pricing

openai logogpt-oss-20bmeta logoMuse Spark 1.3 Contributor
ProviderOpenAIMeta
Input (per 1M tokens)¥5.36¥17.59
Output (per 1M tokens)¥25.02¥35.18
Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls)¥18¥35
Context window131,072 tokens1,048,576 tokens
Release date8/5/20259/2/2026
Input modalitiestexttext, image, video, file, audio
Throughput (p50)
Arena · overall#252 · ELO 1,317Unranked
Arena · Japanese#179 · ELO 1,256Unranked
Arena · coding#232 · ELO 1,369Unranked

Prices are FastMetal's yen rates before tax. Arena ranks are as of the latest leaderboard scrape.

Which should you pick?

  • On price, gpt-oss-20b: ¥25.02 per 1M output tokens, 29% less than Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor.
  • For long documents, Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor: a 1,048,576-token context window against 131,072 for gpt-oss-20b.
  • If in doubt, try both on the same key. Switching is a change to the model string, and each is billed at its own rate.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, gpt-oss-20b or Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor?
Per 1M output tokens, gpt-oss-20b is ¥25.02 and Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor is ¥35.18 on FastMetal (yen, before tax), so gpt-oss-20b is cheaper.
How do the context windows of gpt-oss-20b and Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor compare?
gpt-oss-20b takes 131,072 tokens; Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor takes 1,048,576.
Can I use gpt-oss-20b and Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor with the same API key?
Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "gpt-oss-20b" or "muse-spark-1.3-contributor" as the model. Each is billed at its own rate from the same prepaid balance.

Try both on one API key

Create an account and add credit to call gpt-oss-20b and Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor from the browser chat and the API. No monthly fee.

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